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LOGAN COUNTY BIOGRAPHICAL DIRECTORY

ELKHART TOWNSHIP 1878

Transcribed for Logan County ILGenWeb by Sheryl McClure who has no ancestors or relatives in Logan County.


Alberts Henry, farmer. Sec. 35; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; rep; Chris; born Illinois
Alberts John, farmer, Sec. 35; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; rep; Chris; born Illinois
Alberts Leonard, farmer, Sec. 35; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; dem; Cath; from Germany
Alexander Samuel, farm hand, Sec. 8; P.O. Buffalohart; dem; liberal; from Pennsylvania
Alsop Thomas, postmaster, Elkhart; rep; from Pennsylvania
Andersen Nelson, farmer, Sec. 32; P.O. Williamsville; Luth; from Sweden
Arnold George, farmer, Sec. 31; P.O. Elkhart; rep; liberal
Baldwin H. A. farmer, Sec. 14; P.O. Cornland; rep; Uni; from New York
Baldwin Walter, retired; Sec. 14; P.O. Cornland; rep; liberal; from New York
Barber Isaac, farmer, Sec. 10; P.O. Elkhart; rep; liberal
Barry J. B. farmer, Sec. 32; P.O. Elkhart; independent; liberal; from Ireland
Barry H. E. farmer; Sec. 32; P.O. Elkhart; independent; liberal; born Illinois
Bates Erastus W. farmer, Sec. in; P.O. Elkhart; rep; liberal; born Vermont
Bates William G. farmer, Sec. 14; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; rep; Epis; from Vermont

BATES WILLIAM P. farmer and stock-raiser, Sec. 4; P.O. Broadwell; rep; Cong; born in Derby Township, Orleans Co. Vermont, Jan. 12, 1807; married Jan. 1, 1837, to Ann R. Wright, who was born in Derby Township, Orleans Co. Vermont, March 31, 1811; have four children living: Eliza Jane (wid ) born April 5, 1840, married to A. B. McKenzie; Harriet M. born Dec. 8, 1841, married P. W. Harts, living at Springfield, Ill; Erastus W. born June 15, 1846; married Ada Chamberlain, living in Elkhart Township; lost two: Maria L. died Aug. 9, 1845, aged 18 months; Mary A. died Nov. 11, 1855, aged 17 years; owns 473 acres, and a number of Lincoln City lots; total value of all his property is about $22,000; left Vermont 1852; then lived one year in Springfield, seven years in Sangamon Co. and balance of time here.

Bell Benjamin, farmer, Sec. 14; P.O. Cornland; rep; liberal; from Kentucky
Bell Frank, farmer, Sec. 14; P.O. Cornland; rep; liberal; born in Illinois
Bell Thomas, farmer, Sec. 14; P.O. Cornland; rep; from Kentucky
Bell William, farmer, Sec. 14; P.O. Cornland; rep; liberal; born in Illinois
Berry James G. Jr. farmer, Sec. 7; P.O. Elk. hart; rep; Meth; from Virginia
Berry Laadam A. farmer, Sec. 7; P.O. Elkhart; rep; Meth; from Virginia
Bice Benjamin F. farmer, Elkhart; rep; Meth; born in Illinois
Bindemeyer Henry, farm hand; P.O. Buffalohart; dem; liberal; from Germany
Bogardus A. H. champion shot of the world, Elkhart; rep; from New York
Bohan James farmer, Sec. 7; P.O. Elkhart; dem; Cath; from Ireland
Brachear Van. farmer, Sec. 11; P.O. Cornland; from Illinois
Braucher James F. farmer. Sec. 23; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; rep; Chris; born in Illinois
Brennan Thomas, farmer, Elkhart; dem; Cath; from Ireland
Brest John, farmer, Sec. 31; P.O. Elkhart; rep; Luth; from Germany
Britten Patrick, laborer, Elkhart; dem; Cath; from Ireland
Brotton William, farmer, Sec. 1 ; P.O. Broadwell; dem; from Illinois
Brown S. farmer, Elkhart; dem; from Kentucky
Buckles Robert, farmer, Sec. 33; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; rep; Chris; born in Illinois
Bulger Thomas, farmer, Sec. 6; P.O. Elkhart; dem; Cath; from Ireland
Bulyer Michael, farm laborer, Sec. 6; P.O. Elkhart; dem; Cath; from Ireland
Butler George H. farmer, Sec. 11; P.O. Cornland; dem; from Virginia
Buzzard A. butcher, Elkhart; rep; Meth; from Ohio
Buzzard Martin, blacksmith, Elkhart; rep; from Ohio
Buzzard S. restaurant, Elkhart; rep; born in Illinois
Capps S. M. merchant, Cornland; independent; liberal; born in Illinois
Caskey Samuel, farmer, Elkhart; rep; born in Illinois
Charlton Alfred, farm hand, Cornland; independent; liberal; from Missouri
Cherry Vincent H. farmer, Sec. 14; P.O. Elkhart; rep; liberal; from Missouri
Cordels J. druggist Elkhart; rep; Luth; from Pennsylvania
Crane Wm. Henry, farmer. Sec. 34; P.O. Cornland; rep; from Illinois
Crane Charles, farmer, Sec. 34; P.O. Cornland; rep; from Illinois
Crane Wm. J. farmer, Sec. 34; P.O. Cornland; rep; Chris; from Illinois
Crew James E. railroad agent, Elkhart; dem; from England
Curphey Thomas, farmer, Sec. 10; P.O. Cornland; rep; from Isle of Man
Gumming Richard, farmer, Sec. 26; P.O. Elkhart; rep; Chris; born in Illinois
Davey Landen, farm hand, Cornland; rep; liberal; from Ohio
Davie Thomas, farmer, Sec. 33; P.O. Cornland; rep; Chris; from Ohio
Davis W. H. justice of the peace, Elkhart; dem; from New York
Day Alvin, grain dealer, Cornland; independent; Meth; from Massachusetts
Day Dennis, farmer, Sec. 6; P.O. Elkhart; dem; Catb; from Ireland
Day E M. machinist, Cornland; rep; Chris; from Massachusetts
Day Joshua, farmer, Cornland; rep; Meth; from Massachusetts
Day N. M. farmer, Sec. n; P.O. Cornland; rep; from Illinois
Dean L. B. farmer, Sec. 20; P.O. Elkhart; rep; liberal; from Vermont
Dolen James, section boss, Elkhart; dem; Cath; from Ireland
Dolvin William, merchant, Elkhart; rep; Chris; from Ohio
Domnic G. W. teacher, Cornland; independent; from New York
Douglass John, farm hand, Sec. 14; P.O. Cornland; rep; liberal; from Ohio
Drasilton T. W. blacksmith, Elkhart; rep; from Ohio
Dunaway A. C. grain-dealer, Cornland; independent; Chris; from Indiana
Dunham Sherman, farmer, Sec. 16; P.O. Elkhart; rep; liberal; born Illinois
Dunn D. C. farmer, Elkhart; rep; born Illinois
Dye A. M. physician, Elkhart; rep; Bap.
Dye W. H. farmer, Elkhart, rep; Bap; from Ohio
Dyer Israel, broom-maker, Cornland; rep; Chris; from Illinois
Ewing Williamson, farmer, Elkhart; rep; Pres; from Kentucky
Farnham Sanford, farmer, Sec. 33; P.O. Elkhart; rep; from Ohio
Fishback John, farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. Elkhart; dem; Cath; from Germany
Fitzpatrick John, section hand, Cornland; Dem; Cath; from Ireland
Flynn John A. saloon-keeper; Elkhart; dem;.Cath.
Foster Daniel W. farmer, Sec. 24; P.O. Elkhart; dem; Chris; born Illinois

FOSTER JAMES M. farmer, Sec, 13; P.O. Elkhart; dem; Chris; born in Elkhart Oct. 11, 1834; married Sept. 6, 1875, to Miss Lucy Jane Griffin, who was born in Menard Co. III. July 31, 1849; have three children: Eliza Ellen, born May 3,. 1872, Lilly Ann, Aug. 25, 1873; Ivory Myrtle, April 1, 1876; owns 260 acres,. value $10,000; was born and raised within half a mile of where he lives; enlisted in the 106th Illinois, Co. P, Aug. 1862, was transferred in 1864, in March, to Co. K,, 24th Regiment I. V; was discharged June 28, 1865

Foster Thomas J. farmer, Sec. 24; P.O. Elkhart; dem; Chris; born Illinois
Foutes Louis, gardener, Elkhart; independent; from Germany
Freeman Albert, farmer, Sec. 36; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; rep; from Germany
Frood John, farmer, Sec. 6; P.O. Elkhart; dem; Pres; from Scotland
Gabbert Thos., laborer, Cornland; rep; Pres; from Indiana
Gaither C. farm laborer, Elkhart; rep; from Missouri
Gallus Fred, farm hand, Sec. 3.1; P.O. Elkhart; Cath; from Germany
Gardiner Robert, farmer, Sec. 26; P.O. Cornland; rep; Chris; born Illinois
Gardiner Robert D. lumberman, Sec. 35; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; rep; born Illinois
Gardiner William, farmer, Sec. 26; P.O. Cornland; rep; Chris.
Gardiner William H. lumberman, Sec. 35; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; rep; born in Illinois
Gardner Jas. W. blacksmith, Cornland; dem; from Illinois
Garrett E. G. tinner, Elkhart; dem; Meth; from Iowa
Garrett George, blacksmith, Elkhart; rep; Epis; from England
Gibbs John, lumber dealer, Elkhart; rep; from Delaware
Gibbs Thornton, laborer, Elkhart; rep; from Virginia
Giles Charles S. farmer, Sec. 10; P.O. Elkhart; rep; liberal; Ohio

GILLETT JOHN D. was born in Connecticut, April 28, 1819, at a place called Fair Haven, since a part of New Haven, and the seat of Yale College; his ancestors were Huguenots, and were compelled to leave their native country; Mr. Gillett came to Illinois in the fall of 1858; he came at once to Bald Knob, to his uncle's, and began farming; two years after, he went to Lake Fork, where he remained twenty-eight years; thence he removed to Elkhart, where he has since resided; on March 31, 1842, he was married to Miss Lemira Parkes, daughter of Elisha Parkes, builder of the old county jail at Postville, and one of the county's most prominent citizens; Mr. and Mr. Gillett have eleven children; he is one of the most extensive farmers in the west, and ranks with such men as Jacob Strawn and John T. Alexander; he is constantly shipping cattle to European markets.

Gillett John Davis, farmer, Sec. 13; P.O. Cornland; rep; Meth; from Connecticut
Gilliland John W. farmer, Sec. n; P.O. Cornlamd; Meth; from Kentucky
Gleason Edward, farmer, Sec. 9; P.O. Cornland; dem; Cath; from Ireland
Glynn Patrick, farmer, Sec. 10; P.O. Cornland; dem; Cath; from Ireland
Goff Isaac T. farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; dem; Chris; born Illinois
Goff John R. farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; dem; Chris; from Kentucky
Graves Edward H. physician, Elkhart; dem; Chris; from Missouri
Groves John, farmer, Elkhart; rep; Chris; from Ohio
Hall John, farmer, Sec. S; P.O. Buffalohart; dem; liberal; from Vermont
Hallagan James, farmer; Sec. 22; P.O. Cornland; dem; Cath; from Ireland
Hamilton J. G. physician, Cornland; rep; liberal; from Indiana

HARPER JOHN, farmer. Sec. 12; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; dem; lib; born in Logan Co. Ill. Jan. 23, 1844; married Nov. 21, 1868, to Mary Rigdon, who was born in Logan Co. Ill; have three children: Burton, Chester and Diadamia; owns 185 acres, value about $9,250.

Hardesty George R. merchant, Elkhart; rep; Chris; from Ohio
Hayes Patrick, section hand, Cornland; dem; Cath; from Ireland
Heller Augustus, farmer, Sec. 16; P.O. Elkhart; rep; liberal; from Pennsylvania
Hess L. W. cabinet-maker, Elkhart; dem; from Kentucky
Himman W. W. mechanic, Elkhart; rep; from Virginia
Hobkirk William, farmer, Sec. 31; P.O. Williamsville; rep; Pres; from Scotland
Horors George, farmer, Sec. 20; P.O. Cornland; dem; Cath; from Ireland
Hudson Simeon, farmer; Sec. 4; P.O. Cornland; rep; Chris; from Vermont

HUGHES & MENDENHALL merchants, Elkhart; W. C. Hughes was born in Kentucky, Jan. 21, 1818; came to Illinois about 1845, to Sangamon Co. in March, 1867; he came to Elkhart and engaged in the mercantile pursuit at once; married in 1846 to Dorinda Scott, who was born in Berlin, Sangamon Co. in 1829; they have two children, Mary L. and Addie May; S. Mendenhall was born in Sangamon Co. Oct. 20, 1842; studied medicine, and when of age was commissioned assistant surgeon in the navy; remained there two years, when he returned home and engaged in the practice of medicine a year or so; he then went into mercantile pursuits in Berlin, and in 1867 joined his father-in-law, Mr. Hughes, in Elkhart; married Oct. l0, 1867, Mary L. Hughes, who was born Dec. 11, 1849.

Hunter G. D. butcher, Elkhart; dem; from Kentucky
Hunter S. B. merchant, Elkhart; rep; from New York
Humphrey Wesley, farmer, Sec. 2; P.O. Broadwell; dem; Ohio
Hutchinson John, farmer, Sec. 13; P.O. Elkhart; dem; liberal; from Ohio
Irvin William, farmer, Sec. 6; P.O. Elkhart; dem; from Scotland
Jennings Benjamin F. farmer, Sec. 21; P.O. Elkhart; rep.; Meth; from Indiana
Jennings Eleanor, widow Robert M. farmer, Sec. 21; P.O. Elkhart; Meth; from Ohio
Johnson R. E. farm hand, Sec. 33; P.O. Elkhart; dem; liberal; born in Illinois
Jones John B. farmer, Sec. 4; P.O. Buffalohart; rep; born in Illinois
Keegan John, farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. Cornland; dem; Cath; from Ireland
Kelly J. J. section boss, Cornland; dem; Cath; born in Illinois
Kelly John, R.R. laborer, Cornland; dem; Cath; from Ireland
Kelly Wm. farmer, Sec. 10; P.O. Cornland; dem; Cath; from Ireland
Kelso Wm. H.. postmaster, Cornland; rep; Pres; from Massachusetts

KENNEDY ELIZABETH Mrs. farmer, Secs. 32 and 33; P O. Elkhart; Pres; she was born in Scotland, April 24, 1824; came to this country and county in 1851; her maiden name was Elizabeth Underwood; she was married to John Kennedy Aug. 19, 1851, in Scotland, where he was born, March 5, 1826; he died in this township, Nov. 12, 1871; have six children living: John, Robert G.. Jenet, William, James and Marion U.; owns 196 acres, valued at $9,800.

Kennedy Robert J. farmer, lives with his mother, Sec. 32; P.O. Elkhart; dem; liberal; born in Illinois
Kern Owen, farm hand, Sec. 9; P.O. Buffalohart; dem; Cath; from Ireland
Kick Stephen, farmer, Sec. 13; P.O. Cornland; Ind; from Germany
Kiernan John, farmer, Sec. 13; P.O. Elkhart; dem; Cath; from Ireland
Lanham B. S. farmer, Sec. 12; P.O. Cornland; dem; from Kentucky
Lanham James C. farmer, Sec. 14; P.O. Cornland; rep; from Indiana
Lanham L. A. Mrs. Cornland; Chris; from New York
Lanham Thomas, farmer, Sec. 12; P.O. Cornland; dem; Chris; from Indiana
Lanterman Dolly A. Mrs. farmer, Sec. 32; P.O. Elkhart; Meth; from Kentucky
Lanterman J. W. Scott, farmer, Sec. 32; P.O. Elkhart; rep; liberal; born in Illinois
Landerman James W. farmer, Sec. 32; P.O. Elkhart; rep; liberal; born in Illinois


Lanterman John, farmer, Sec. 32; P.O. Elkhart; rep; liberal; born in Illinois
Laubach Charles, farmer, Sec. 25; P.O. Elkhart; dem; Pres; from Germany

LAWRENCE CHARLES S. farmer, Sec. 11; P.O. Elkhart; rep; Chris; born on Sec. 11, this township; married Nov. 13, 1872, to Annie E. Westfall, born in Sangamon Co. Ill. April 5, 1853; has one child, Anna L. born June 12, 1876; lost one child; owns about 1,000 acres, value $40,000; his father, Theodore (deceased) was born in Virginia, Jan. 27, 1800; his mother, Eliza Ann Tabor, born in Warren Co. Ohio, Feb. 20, 1867; John, brother to Theodore, also deceased, came to this county in 1831, and settled about 1833; he was born in Virginia in 1802.

Lawrence Eliza Ann, widow Theodore, Sec.11; P.O. Elkhart; Meth; maiden name Tabor, born in Warren Co. Ohio, Feb. 20, 1807.

Lawrence Charles S. farmer, Sec. 14; P.O. Elkhart; rep.
Lawrence John T. farmer. Sec. 11; P.O. Elkhart; rep; liberal: born in Logan Co. Illinois
Leach Backus, farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. Elkhart; rep; liberal; born Illinois
Leach D. S. farmer, Sec. 5; P.O: Elkhart; rep; liberal; from New York
Leslie F. A. clerk, Elkhart; dem; born Illinois
Leslie R. merchant, Elkhart; dem; Meth; from Pennsylvania
Letterle Magdalena, widow, farmer, Sec. 25; P.O. Elkhart; Meth; from Germany
Lewis David, blacksmith, Elkhart; rep.
Lightfoot John A. retired, Sec. 32; P.O. Elkhart; rep; liberal; from Kentucky
Lindsey George, farmer, Sec. 23; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; rep; Chris; from Ohio
Lindsey John, farmer, Sec. 25; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; rep; Chris; from Ohio
Lindsey Johnson, farmer, Sec. 23; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; rep; Chris; from Ohio
Lippott David, blacksmith, Elkhart; rep.

LLOYD ARCHIBALD C. farmer and stock-raiser, Sec. 4; P.O. Broadwell; dem; Chris; born in this township June 15, 1846; married Jan. 21, 1869, to Mary Mclntosh, who was born on Lake Fork. Laenna township, Logan Co. Ill. March 21, 1850; have three children: Binnabel, born April 2, 1870; Anna, Feb. 10, 1872; Claude A. Aug. 31, 1875; owns 160 acres, valued at $4,800. His father, Hiram, born in Ohio, March II, 1813, came to this county about 1832; now living in lower part of Broadwell Township.

Lloyd K. C. farmer, Sec. 30; P.O. Elkhart; dem; from Virginia
Lloyd Will B. teacher, Sec. 8; P.O. Buffalohart; dem; Chris; born Illinois
Lochridge J. W. retired, Elkhart; dem; from Kentucky
Longacre David, farmer. Sec. 23; P.O. Elkhart; rep; liberal; from Ohio
Longacre Lewis, farmer, Sec. 23; P.O. Elkhart; rep; liberal; born Illinois
Lord John H. blacksmith, Cornland; rep; Chris; from Iowa
Manion A. M. farmer, Sec. 14; P.O. Cornland; rep; from Illinois
Matfeldt Gustav A. farmer. Sec. 25; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; dem; Chris; from Hamburg
Matfeldt Herman, farmer, Sec. 25; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; dem; Chris; from Hamburg
Mason John C. farmer, Elkhart; rep; from Virginia .
Masterson James N. farmer, Sec. 11; P.O. Cornland; rep; Meth; from Kentucky
Masterson John W. farmer, Sec. 11; P.O. Cornland; rep; from Kentucky
Matthews John, farmer, Sec. 2; P.O. Broadwell; dem; liberal; born Illinois
McCracken S. J. Mrs. boarding-house; Cornland; born Illinois
McCue Benjamin, farmer,Sec. 9; dem; liberal; from Ireland
McDonald John, farm hand for Mr. Gillett, Sec. 7; P.O. Elkhart; dem; Cath; from Ireland

McENDREE G. C. merchant, Elkhart; born in Virginia, March 6, 1818; came to Illinois in 1837, and to Logan Co. in 1864. He was a cabinet-maker until 1848, when he went into the mercantile business in Athens, Menard Co. where he remained until 1864; has held the office of justice of the peace; was married, Sept. 10, 1839, in Menard Co. to Mary Claypool, who was born Sept. 3, 1820. They have eight children: William, born June 20, 1840; Millinda, Feb. 4, 1844; John T. Sept. 27, 1847; George M. July 17, 1850; Charles F. June 18, 1853; Henry W. April 18, 1855; Dunbar L. Aug. 23, 1857; Edward E. June 29, 1860. Two (Levi and Curtis) are dead.


McGery Martin, farm hand, Sec. 8; P.O. Buffalohart; dem; Cath; from Ireland McGrath Pat, farmer, Sec. 11; P.O. Elkhart; dem; Cath; from Ireland
McKie William, grocer, Cornland; rep; liberal; from Scotland
McMasters Ezra D. deputy sheriff, Elkhart; rep; Meth: from Ohio
Mendenhall S. see Hughes & Mendenhall
Meyers Charles, shoemaker, Elkhart; from Germany
Milan Henry, farmer, Sec. 26; P.O. Elkhart; rep; Chris.
Mileham Henry, farmer; Sec. 34; P.O. Cornland rep; born in Illinois
Mileham James H. farmer, Sec. 36; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; rep; Chris; from S. Carolina
Mileham William, farmer, Sec. 36; P.O. Mt, Pulaski; rep; born in Illinois
Mohler Frederick, farm hand, Sec. 6; P.O. Elkhart; dem; U. B; from Indiana
Mohr Peter, farmer, Sec. 26; P.O. Elkhart; rep; Cath; from Germany
Moore G. A. wagon-maker, Elkhart; dem; from Ohio
Morrissey Timothy, farm hand for Mr, Gillett, Sec. 7; P.O. Elkhart; dem; Cath.
Munyon George, laborer, Sec. 16; P.O. Elkhart; rep; liberal; born in Illinois
Neer Mrs. J E. widow, Cornland; Chris; from Ohio
Nester Felix, farmer, Sec. 26; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; dem; Chris; born Kentucky
Nester David, farm laborer, Sec. 11; P.O. Cornland; dem; from Kentucky
Newton J. B. hotel keeper; Elkhart; rep; from Pennsylvania
Nichols Daniel E. farmer, Sec. 34; P.O. Cornland; dem; from Ohio
Nichols George C. farmer, Sec. 4; P.O. Cornland; dem; from Ohio
Nichols Jonah, carpenter, Sec. 34; P.O. Cornland; dem; from Vermont
Nicholson Edward, farmer, Sec. 18; P.O. Elk-hart; dem; liberal; born in Illinois
Norton Thomas, laborer, Elkhart; dem; Cath; from Ireland
O'Brennan Patrick, farmer, Sec. 12; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; dem; liberal; from Ireland
Orton Lyman, O. Dr., farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. Broadwell; rep; liberal; from New York
Ostermeier Henry J. farmer, Sec. 4; P.O. Buffalohart; dem; from Germany
Owen J. farmer, Elkhart; dem; Uni; from New York
Owen S. A. teamster, Elkhart; dem; born in Illinois
Pankey Henry H. farmer, Elkhart; dem; from Missouri
Pegram T. J. grain dealer; Elkhart; rep; Meth; born in Illinois

PFAU MAGDALENA, wife of Matthias Pfau, was married to Michael Letterle, June 6, 1856; she was born Feb. 4, 1837, in Germany; he was born in Germany, June 6, 1820; had by him eight children, lost one; those living are: Michael, Adam, John, George, Frederick, Henry, Elizabeth, Susan; he died June 30, 1871; she was married again to Matthias Pfau the 31st of Dec. 1873; had one child by him, Rachael Jennie; owns 57 acres, value $3,000.

Pfau Mathias, farmer, Sec. 25; P.O. Elkhart; rep; Meth; from Germany
Phillips James, farmer, Elkhart; dem; born Illinois
Phillips Joseph, farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. Elkhart; rep; liberal; born Illinois
Plumley Howard, laborer, Sec. 16; P.O. Elkhart; rep; liberal; born Illinois
Powell William, painter, Elkhart; dem; from Kentucky
Power James, farmer, Sec. 20; P.O. Elkhart; independent; Cath; from Ireland
Raber George, farmer, Sec. 13; P.O. Cornland; dem; from Pennsylvania
Rankin Augustus T. farmer, Sec. 26; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; dem; liberal; from Kentucky
Richards William, farm hand, Sec. 4; P.O. Broadwell; rep; liberal; from Kentucky
Richardson George, farmer, Sec. 6; P.O. Williamsville; dem; Pres; from Scotland
Ridgeway Anthony, farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. Elkhart; rep; liberal; born Kentucky

RIDGEWAY ANTHONY E. farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. Elkhart; rep; liberal; born Logan Co. Dec. 15, 1851; married Oct. 7, 1875, to Miss Laura I. Beck, who was born Sept. 12, 1860, in Illinois; no children; owns 15 acres; value $2,000.

Ridgeway John, farmer, Sec. 36; P.O. Cornland; rep; born in Illinois
Rigdon Mariam, farmer, Sec. 12; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; dem; liberal
Riley John L. farm laborer, Sec. 13; P.O. Cornland; dem; from Kentucky
Roach John, farm hand, for M. Gillett, Sec. 7; P.O. Elkhart; dem; Cath.
Robinson Henry, constable, Elkhart; rep; from Pennsylvania
Rogers M. M. cabinet-mkr. Elkhart; rep; Meth; from New York
Ryan Andrew, bartender, Elkhart; dem; born Illinois
Schneider J. J. shoemkr. Elkhart; rep; Meth; from Germany
Schulz Charles I. merchant tailor, Elkhart; rep; Meth; from Germany
Scroggin S. J. farmer, Sec. 36; P.O. Cornland; rep; born in Illinois
Scullin J. C. teacher, Elkhart, dem; Cath; from New York
Shaughnessey Michael, farmer, Sec. 10; P.O. Elkhart; dem; Cath; from Ireland
Shaughnessy Patrick, farmer, Sec. 10; P.O. Elkhart; rep; liberal; Vermont
Shaw John, farm hand, Sec. 4; P.O. Buffalohart; rep; born in Illinois
Sheperd Lewis, farmer, Sec. 13; P.O. Elkhart; dem; liberal
Shier George, laborer, Cornland; Chris; from Germany
Shradar James, farmer, Sec. 23; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; rep; Campbellite; from Kentucky
Shreve Alfred, farmer, Sec. 31; P.O. Elkhart; rep; Pres; from New Jersey
Shreve Charles P. retired; Sec. 31; P.O. Elkhart; rep; liberal; from New Jersey

SHREVE GEORGE W. farmer and stock-raiser, Sec. 31; P.O. Elkhart; rep; Pres; was born in New Jersey, in 1850; came to Sangamon Co. in 1859, and to this county in 1860, and settled on the place where he now lives; married Emma Pearce, Nov. 17, 1875; sne was born in Ohio in 1849, and came to this state and county in 1867; she is a member of the Meth. Ch.

Shreve Thomas J. farmer and broom-mkr. Sec. 31; P.O. Elkhart; rep; Pres; from New Jersey
Skinner Cooper A. farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. Broadvvell; dem; Chris. Ch; Ohio
Smidt F. bakery, Elkhart; dem; Cath; from Germany
Smith George H. farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. Elkhart; rep; liberal; born in Illinois
Smith J. B. telegraph operator and station agent, Cornland; independent; from Canada
Smith John, farmer, Sec. 9; P.O. Elkhart; rep; liberal
Smith John L. farmer, Sec. 32; P.O. Elkhart; rep; Meth; from Indiana
Smith Roland, farmer, Sec. 34; P.O. Cornland; rep; Meth; from Kentucky
Smith William, farmer, Sec. 26; P.O. Elkhart; rep; liberal; born Illinois
Smith William, farmer; Sec. 34; P.O. Cornland; rep; liberal; born in Illinois
Stahl Henry, hardware merchant, Elkhart, independent; from Indiana
Steinaker Joseph, shoemaker, Elkhart; dem; from Germany
Striggow Christopher, farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. Broadwell; dem; Evang. Luth; from Germany
Striggow John, farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. Broadwell; dem; Evang. Luth; from Germany
Stringliehl John, farmer, Sec. 28; P.O. Elkhart; dem; Chris; from Kentucky
Stringneld Parker, farmer, Sec. 28; P.O. Elkhart; dem; Chris; from Kentucky
Steinhour William, laborer, Elkhart; dem.
Sturgeon Louis, farmer, Elkhart; rep; from Ohio
Swansen August, farmer, Sec. 32; P.O. Williamsville; Luth; from Sweden
Taylor C. Q. farmer, Elkhart; independent; from, Kentucky
Taylor J. C. druggist and groceryman, Elkhart; rep; from Kentucky
Taylor John B. farmer, Sec 7; P.O. Buffalohart; dem; Chris; born in Illinois
Taylor Z. T. merchant, Elkhart; rep; Meth; from Kentucky
Taylor William, farm hand, Sec. 33; P.O. Cornland; dem; from Missouri
Telfer John, farmer, Sec. 6; P.O. Williamsville; dem; Pres; from Scotland
Telfer John P. farmer, Sec. 6, P.O. Williamsville; liberal; born in Illinois
Thomas Phillip, barber, Elkhart; rep; Bap; from Maryland
Theobold Harriet, widow Nicholas, P.O. Elkhart; Meth.Epis; from Ohio
Theobold John, farmer, Sec. 12; P.O. Elkhart; dem; liberal; from Ohio
Thompson J. E. farmer, Sec. 25; P.O. Elkhart; rep; from Indiana
Thompson John, farmer, Sec. 7; P.O. Elkhart; rep; liberal; from Ohio
Thompson Thomas, farm hand, Sec. 25; P.O. Elkhart; rep; from Pennsylvania
Thornton John, farmer, Sec. 13; P.O. Elkhart; dem; Cath; from Ireland
Throop James A. farmer, Sec. 10; P.O. Elkhart; rep; liberal; born Illinois
Throop Harden, farmer, Sec. 1O; P.O. Elkhart; rep; liberal
Throop Newton, farmer, Sec. 23; P.O. Elkhart; rep; liberal; born Illinois
Tooey Michael, railroad employe, Elkhart; dem; Cath; from Ireland
Turley George W. farmer, Sec. 34; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; dem; Chris; from Kentucky
Turley George W. farmer, Sec. 27; P O. Mt. Pulaski; dem; Chris; from Kentucky
Turley Martin L. farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. Elkhart; dem; Chris; born Illinois
Turley Robert, farmer, Sec. 34; P.O. Cornland; rep; Chris; born in Illinois
Turley Samuel, farmer, Sec. 25; P.O. Cornland ; dem; Chris; born Illinois
Turley Taylor T. farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; dem; liberal; born in Illinois
Turley Thomas J. farmer, Sec. 26; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; dem; Chris; born Illinois
Turley William R. farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. Elkhart; dem; Chris; born Illinois
Underwood Robert, farmer, Sec. 6; P.O. Williamsville; dem; Pres; from Scotland
Washburn Charles F. farmer, Sec. 33; P.O. Elkhart; rep; liberal; born in Illinois
Weaver Newton H. farmer, Elkhart; dem; born Illinois
Webb B. Miller, Elkhart; dem; from Ohio
Welsh James, farmer, Sec. 21; P.O. Elkhart; rep; liberal; from Ohio
Whittle W. G. farmer, Sec. 13; P.O. Cornland; rep; from Illinois
Wiley B. F. harness-mkr. Elkhart; rep;Chris; born Illinois
Wiley Isaac, farmer, Sec. 10; P.O. Elkhart; rep; born Illinois
Wilhite J. H. farmer, Sec. 12; P.O. Cornland; dem; Meth; from Illinois
Wilkinson Andrew H. blacksmith; Cornland; dem; from North Carolina
Wilson Chas. railroad employe, Cornland; from France
Wingate Isaac, teamster, Elkhart; dem; born Illinois
Wood Luther, carpenter, Elkhart; rep; from Ohio
Wright Ira, farmer, Elkhart; dem; from Indiana
Wylie W. T. saloon-keeper, Elkhart; rep; from Kentucky
Yockey Oliver, farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. Elkhart; rep; Meth.Epis; from Pennsylvania



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